| Francis Turbine Shaft Protected With Belzona | | | Industry:Power (POWR) | | | Application:Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT) | | | Customer Location:Hydroelectric Power Station, France | | | Application Date:November 2006 | | | Application Situation:Main shaft, 160 mm diameter, 1000 rpm. | | | Problem:Shaft damaged by cavitation and erosion | | | Products:Belzona® 1341 (Supermetaglide)
Belzona® 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)
Belzona® 2941 (Elastomer SP-Conditioner) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:After blasting the surface, Belzona® 1341 was applied in one coat. Belzona® 2941 conditioner was used to tie in the Belzona® 2141 system. | | | Belzona Facts:The application was carried out on the shaft in a lathe and the finish was obtained by using a rubber squeegee. Inspection of the Belzona® 2141 in 2007 and 2010 showed the system still in perfect condition. | | | Photographs Description
- Shaft damaged by cavitation/erosion
- Belzona® 2141 after the application
- Inspection of Belzona® 2141 protection of the turbine shaft after 9 months in service.
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